Whirlpool 3XWGD5705SW0 VacationandMovingCare, CleaningtheDryerInterior, RemovingAccumulatedLint

To wash

1.Roll lint off filter using your fingers.

2.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

VacationandMovingCare

Vacation care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.If you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

4.Rinse screen with hot water.

5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint screen back into dryer.

CleaningtheDryerInterior

To clean dryer drum

1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.

2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed.

3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid dye transfer.

RemovingAccumulatedLint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From Inside the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

If you have any questions or comments, please call a designated Whirlpool service company.

RegularServicing

To keep your dryer operating at highest efficiency, regular servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is recommended. For normal use, this servicing should be at

12-month intervals. For heavy-duty usage, this interval should be reduced accordingly.

Moving care - Electric Dryers

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

For direct-wired dryers:

1.Disconnect power.

2.Disconnect wiring.

3.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Moving care - Gas Dryers

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.

4.Cap the open fuel supply line.

5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

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